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Police pursue leads in suspected murder

Victorian Homicide Squad detectives say they have several strong leads in the suspected murder of a 32-year-old Sydenham man.

They have grave concerns for Brian Bottomley who disappeared early last week.

Detectives want to hear from anyone who might have seen a red Toyota Celica in St Albans Road, St Albans, last Wednesday.

Detective inspector Steve Francis says several items have been seized.

"There's a number of exhibits have been located by the investigators at this stage, whether there is blood or not I'm not in a position to speculate at this stage, but as I say we've got some strong leads and we're pursuing those enquiries," he said.